Description

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint Community College offers a robust benefits package, including:

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Choice of Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation or ORP Optional Retirement Plan participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous Learning Programs and Educational Assistance Programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA). This senior executive leadership role is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership for the College’s administrative and financial functions. Reporting directly to the President, the VPFA oversees Financial Services (Business Office, General Accounting, Budgeting, and Fixed Assets), Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities Management, and Safety and Security across two campuses serving more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students annually.

The VPFA plays a critical role in ensuring the College’s financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the strength of its physical and technological infrastructure. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VPFA partners with academic and administrative leaders to support student success, institutional effectiveness, and the College’s strategic priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Serve as a key advisor to the President and Executive Leadership Team on financial, administrative, and operational matters.
• Provide leadership in long-range financial planning, capital planning, enrollment-related fiscal modeling, and resource allocation aligned with the college’s strategic plan.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the college’s long-term financial stability, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to ensure consistent, integrated operations across both campuses.
• Plan and develop health and safety policies and procedures for the college; serves as College Incident Commander.
• Recommend to the President any college closing or schedule changes due to inclement weather or other circumstances.

Finance and Business Operations

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of college finances, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash management, purchasing, payroll, and internal controls.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the college’s annual operating and capital budgets; present budget recommendations and financial analyses to the President and Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, system-level, and local financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee audits, financial reviews, and external reporting; address findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze financial trends, enrollment impacts, and funding scenarios to inform decision-making.
• Manage the appropriation, allotment and cash balances for the college.
• Direct the fiscal year-end closing process in preparation of required financial statements
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, fiscal policies, and transparent financial practices.

Human Resources

• Provide strategic oversight of Human Resources, including recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, labor relations, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and system and college policies.
• Support and promote a culture of care fostering opportunities for employee engagement and professional growth.
• Advise the President and Executive Leadership Team on workforce planning, organizational structure, and talent management strategies.

Information Technology

• Provide oversight of the Office of Information Technology functions, ensuring reliable, secure, and innovative technology services that support instruction, student services, and administrative operations.
• Guide the development and implementation of the college’s IT strategy, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, data governance, and instructional technology.
• Ensure technology planning aligns with institutional goals, enrollment growth, and evolving educational delivery models.
• Promote data-informed decision-making through effective systems, analytics, and reporting tools.

Facilities, Safety, and Security

• Provide oversight of facilities planning, maintenance, construction, and capital projects across both campuses.
• Lead long-term facilities and capital planning to support enrollment growth, program needs, sustainability goals, and deferred maintenance priorities.
• Ensure safe, secure, and accessible campus environments for students, employees, and visitors.
• Oversee campus safety and security operations, emergency preparedness, risk management, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Plan and develop health and safety policies and procedures for the college.
• Serve as the college’s Incident Commander.

Compliance, Risk Management and Institutional Effectiveness

• Ensure administrative and financial operations comply with accreditation standards, system requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify institutional risks related to finance, operations, facilities, technology, and human resources; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support accreditation, audits, and external reviews related to administrative and financial functions.
• Promote continuous improvement through assessment, benchmarking, and best practices in higher education administration.

Collaboration and Communication

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, system partners, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex financial and operational information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Foster transparency, trust, and shared accountability across administrative units.
• Recommend to the President any college closing or schedule changes due to inclement weather or other circumstances.
• Represent the college at VCCS events and meetings and with outside agencies in matters relating to the college’s programs and services.
• Conduct special analysis, reports, presentations and training sessions as requested.
• Perform all other duties necessary to accomplish the objectives of the college and/or as assigned by the President.

KSA’s/Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education or the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple functional areas of a college or business.
• Strong knowledge of public-sector finance, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex departments and manage change effectively.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in a community college or multi-campus higher education environment.
• Experience with system-level governance and state funding models.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and shared governance.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the VCCS portal located at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94566

REQUIRED: A fully completed application, CV or resume to include a list of three professional references, cover letter, and copies of all applicable transcripts must be submitted through the career website to receive consideration. There is a limit on the number and size of attachments that can be uploaded with the application. Documents that are unable to be uploaded in the career website should be sent via email to facultyjobs@brightpoint.edu immediately after successfully applying to the position. Please do not submit the same document in the system and by email.

EEO STATEMENT: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.